Credit union taking scholarship apps

A credit union with a location in Sheboygan says it’s taking scholarship applications for a $1,000 award it plans to give to a Sheboygan County resident.

UnitedOne Credit Union says it’s accepting applications for the 2017-18 academic year for the scholarship.

Applicants don’t need to be UnitedOne members, and current college students and high school seniors can apply. So can anyone else planning to pursue an advanced education in the 2017-18 academic year, the credit union says.

The union, which also has an office in Manitowoc, says it plans to award an identical $1,000 scholarship to a student from Manitowoc County.

Scholarships must be used for tuition and/or books, and applicants must plan on being actively enrolled during the 2017-18 school year.

The union says it will take only electronic applications, which are available at UnitedOne.org.

Applications are due by 8 a.m. May 1. Winners will be notified by May 15.

Falls business cuts ribbon

Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street says it held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month to celebrate new management at a local business.

The celebration took place Feb. 18 to mark new management at The OP2—what was formerly The Other Place Pub & Eatery — 406 Broadway, in Sheboygan Falls.

Owner Jennie Hart and manager Crystal Simmons, along with family and other officials — including Mayor Randy Meyer and state Rep. Terry Katsma, R-Oostburg — were at the event.

Chamber lists March calendar

The Sheboygan County Chamber has announced a few events in March.

People interested in attending should register for events at www.sheboygan.org.

First Friday Forum — 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., March 3 — Legislator update, at Breaking Bread Banquet Hall, 6451 S. Business Drive, Sheboygan. With 2017 being a budget year, there is plenty of interest in what is happening in Madison and where our legislators are focusing their efforts. Join us for an open forum discussion and update with our local lawmakers, state Sen. Devin LeMahieu and state Reps. Terry Katsma and Tyler Vorpagel.

Focal Point — 8 to 10 a.m., March 15 — CRASE Active Shooter Business Training, at the Chamber office, 621 S. Eighth St. As a result of increased public awareness, many citizens have asked what they can do to protect themselves and reduce the dangers during an active shooter event. Sgt. Matthew Spence and Deputy Brent Multer of the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Training.